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7th graders got a visit from Ben Garson, master trainer from Dogology and his dog Judah, a 100-pound German Shepard to discuss training techniques. This expands on the lesson about alpha dog vs. submissive dog and how to teach manners to dogs as part of their 7th grade dog unit in science. It’s always a fun and heart-warming way to bring learning to life at Renbrook!

As part of the 7th grade Life Science class, students got up close with three birds of prey. Along with the Renbrook School mascot, the red-tailed hawk, they also got an intro to an American Kestral and Saw Whet Owl. 

Fourth grade had a ‘Book Frenzy’ during Library classes. Books from different genres were set out on tables and students sampled them during multiple three minute rounds that led to lots of great books being discovered!

Amy Hopkins, President of the CT Parrot Club proudly shows off “Rosie” the rose breasted cockatoo to upper school students. 

In Latin students celebrated Saturnalia by learning to play some ancient Roman games.

Third graders as part of their Westward Movement Unit took on the pioneer life for Prairie Day. Students presented scrapbooks they created, sang songs they learned and participated in a hoedown with dances they learned in P.E. 

As a school administrator at a place such as Renbrook School, it’s easy to spend entire school days sequestered in front of a computer or in meetings. However, best practice dictates that I should get out of the office each and every day for “walkthroughs,” and this is a practice that I very much enjoy.

“Many hands make light work.” – John Heywood. Many thanks to all of the Lower School Families that helped us with the Adopt a Family Holiday Drive for Gifts of Love. We are so grateful for your support in helping us help your children bring “neighbors helping neighbors” to life. 

6th grade students attempted to solve the mystery of King Tut’s death. They became CSI detectives by collecting evidence pointing to a suspect to bring before a grand jury for indictment with a victimology report.  #renbrook #renbrookschool #bringinglearningtolife #renbrookpride 

5th grade welcomed the living history museum Plimoth Plantation from Plymouth, MA as part of their history program. Museum teachers talked about clothing, family roles, school, games, food, and farming. They came to their annual visit dressed in traditional clothing to discuss the Mayflower Compact. As part of the history program, students will create a colonial village and learn colonial skills, trades, professions, music, and dance, portraying characters from colonial times. 

Emily Perzan, class of 1999, presented to Upper School students about her spending the past year playing the Wicked Witch of the West with the Broadway National Tour of The Wizard of Oz.